2009 Pontiac G5 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Pontiac G5, 3% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G5. The contact stated that the tail lights and headlights failed. The dealer was then contacted and they advised her to bring the vehicle in. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10402470, filed 2011-05, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac G5. When the brake pedal was applied, the brake lights failed to illuminate as well as the rear turn signal light. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10970869, filed 2017-04Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Pontiac G5
32 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Pontiac G5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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